This 4-day route from Fes to Marrakech is perfect for travellers who want a more relaxed desert experience. The journey combines cultural discoveries, mountain landscapes, desert adventures, and visits to some of Morocco’s most famous kasbahs and valleys.
Leave Fes and travel south through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane and Azrou before continuing through the scenic Ziz Valley. Arrive in Merzouga in the late afternoon and enjoy a camel ride into the dunes for sunset and an overnight stay in a desert camp.
Spend the day exploring the Merzouga region, including nearby villages, desert landscapes, and nomadic areas. Enjoy local culture, panoramic views, and free time to relax in the Sahara environment.
After breakfast, travel towards Todra Gorges where you can walk through the canyon and admire the natural scenery. Continue through traditional Berber villages to reach the Dades Valley for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Drive through the Valley of Roses and Ouarzazate before reaching Ait Benhaddou. After visiting the kasbah, continue through the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.
Discover Ifrane, Azrou, Ziz Valley, Merzouga, Sahara dunes, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, and Marrakech.